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No. A parachute would not help a skydiver in space.
A parachute works by taking advantage of air resistance. There is no air in space,
so there can be no resistance. Perhaps that's the main reason why the Space Shuttle
never deployed its parachutes while it was still in space.
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Why can astronauts not use parachutes to help slow down their spacecraft?
The fabric of the parachute would catch on fire as they made contact with the atmosphere
How do the astronauts keep warm in the space station?
In a space station to keep warm you would use a space heater(heater) to keep warm. Space is cold so wearind heavy cloths would help.
What will happen if we jump with the help of parachute on the moon's surface?
There is no atmosphere on the moon. The parachute will not open. [The good news is: at one-sixth (1/6) the gravity, you will only hit with one-sixth the force.]
How does a space shuttle work?
first the rocket boosters carry it into space then the external tank pushes the shuttle above earth then when the shuttle is ready the external tank falls off and the shuttle is ready for its mission then after its mission the shuttle lands and blows out a parachute come out from the back to help the shuttle slow down.any parts from the rocket or shuttle can be reused except the external tank.
How did the rover get to Mars?
The rovers were lowered on the planet mars , with the help of a parachute.
How does a parachute help stop the space shuttle?
It increases the amount of drag, since the space shuttle doesn't have thrust reversers like an airliner would.
Why is gravity important for skydiving?
Without gravity, there would be no atmosphere to skydive in (or breathe!). All the air would simply disperse into space. The pull of gravity gets weaker, the further you are from the Earth, however this is not noticeable by a skydiver jumping from 15,000ft. Gravity helps the air to stay close to the earth. This air can be manipulated to turn, move forwards & backwards, increase and decrease freefall speeds, remain stable and of course help to deploy the parachute. So yes gravity is vitally important to skydiving and life.
What would held you float safely to the ground from an airplane?
A parachute would help you float safely to the ground from an airplane.
How does the shape of dolphin help them?
It gives them hydrodynamics so that the can "cut" through the water and move faster than, say, a parachute would.
Why can astronauts not use parachutes to help slow down their spacecraft?
The fabric of the parachute would catch on fire as they made contact with the atmosphere
Why can you not call for help in space?
Because nobody would be able to get to you to help you.
How do parachutes help skydivers land safely?
The large area of a parachute canopy increases wind resistance greatly, slowing the fall, and permitting the skydiver to steer towards a landing spot.when the skydiver jumps out of the plane his weight makes him accelerate, soon the air resistance balances out the forces, but his terminal velocity is too great for him to land safely, son he opens a parachute, the parachute makes the air resistance greater, as it has a larger surface area. soon the air resistance, and the weight are balanced, but now the parachutist is going slowly enough to land safely, and not kill himself.air resistance increases greatly when the parachute is opened and that results in the deceleration of the skydiver; As a result, The skydiver will reach a speed appropriate for landing safely.The canopy (parachute) has multiple cells. The nose (front) of the canopy is open but the back is closed which pressurises the canopy during forward flight and thus maintains the aerodynamic shape of the canopy which generates lift.The slider, a square shaped fabric with four round gommits in the corners separates the lines, the lines from the nose to the front and those from the steering brake line to the rear. The slider slows the opening down so that the deceleration is controlled.The canopy is controlled by pulling on the toggles, the left toggle for a left turn and visa versa.A final turn is made relatively close to the ground so that the landing is into wind, thus reducing the ground speed and just prior to landing, the skydiver pulls down on both toggles to induce a flare which slows and stalls the canopy for a generally soft stand up landing.By creating a large surface that has a high wind resistance, a parachute slows the fall of a sky diver- and permits them to guide the direction of their descent. Falling slower = good.i think that it balances out the force of gravity pulling you down with air resistance so you reach the ground at a sensible speed hence not getting hurt.
How can hibernation help humans?
It would be useful in space flight.
Which graphic organizer would help you visualize important events in the history of the US space program?
A timeline would help you visualize important events in the history of the US space program.
How many mph does a skydiver skydive?
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Who packed your parachute?
Who is packing your parachute is sort of like a reflective quote meaning "who is looking out for you and keeping you safe." You don't want to burn your bridges with those who "pack your parachute" such as the friends who keep you company and love you. They're the ones who help you when you need it most... like a parachute.
How do the astronauts keep warm in the space station?
In a space station to keep warm you would use a space heater(heater) to keep warm. Space is cold so wearind heavy cloths would help.
